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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:00 AM 'Ungraded beef' from Mexico is showing up on store shelves. Here is what you need to know.       If you have spotted "ungraded beef" at your grocery store recently – it's not mystery meat. In fact, officials say it's completely safe to consume.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:36 AM Halton police say officer charged after accidentally discharging firearm in Burlington       Halton Regional Police say they have laid charges against one of their own after the officer accidentally discharged his firearm in Burlington last month.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:25 AM Dump of snow unlikely in Toronto for the rest of the month       Toronto is unlikely to see a significant snowfall for the rest of the month, but that doesn't mean the city is done with cold winter weather for the season.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:39 AM Parking fines for more than 100 offences could soon go up. Here is what drivers should know       Drivers in the city could soon face even steeper fines for parking violations, with proposed penalty increases for more than 100 offences.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:50 AM With 'Law & Order Toronto,' the pressure looming over the show's creators is immense       Nobody wants to be the person who mucked up the "Law & Order" franchise. It's a fear that's haunted veteran procedural writer Tassie Cameron since she embarked on the most daunting responsibility of her career: turning Dick Wolf's beloved legal drama into the new Canadian spinoff "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent."

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:04 AM Millennials outnumber baby boomers for first time: Statistics Canada       Statistics Canada says there are now more millennials than baby boomers in the country, ending the 65-year reign of the post-Second World War generation as the largest cohort in the population.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:24 AM Toronto Public Library still trying to determine if cardholder data was stolen in cyberattack       The Toronto Public Library it is still working to determine the full impact of a crippling cyberattack that disabled the library's website for months, including whether the personal data of cardholders was accessed.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 5:33 AM Ontario private clinic procedures get one of the most common complaints in the province: documents       As Ontario prepares to expand the number of private clinics that perform publicly funded cataract surgeries, documents show those procedures form one of the most common complaints the province receives from patients about unfair billing practices.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:14 AM 60-year-old dies month after assault in Toronto's east end       Police have laid a murder charge after a 60-year-old man succumbed to injuries sustained during an assault last month in Toronto's east end.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:39 AM $70M winning lottery ticket sold in central Ontario        OLG will announce the winner once they claim this life-changing windfall at the OLG Prize Centre.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:04 AM Millennials outnumber baby boomers for first time: Statistics Canada       Statistics Canada says there are now more millennials than baby boomers in the country, ending the 65-year reign of the post-Second World War generation as the largest cohort in the population.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:21 AM Nearly 30,000 objects are hurtling through near-Earth orbit. That's not just a problem for space       Once upon a time, gazing at the night sky was an escape from manmade messiness on Earth. Not anymore.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:08 AM Ewen MacIntosh, star of British comedy 'The Office,' dead at 50       British actor Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role in BBC comedy series "The Office," has died at the age of 50, his representatives confirmed.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:30 AM Conservative government would require ID to watch porn: Poilievre       A future Conservative government would change the law to require that porn websites verify the age of users to prevent minors from accessing the content, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre signalled on Wednesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:00 AM 'Ungraded beef' from Mexico is showing up on store shelves. Here is what you need to know.       If you have spotted "ungraded beef" at your grocery store recently – it's not mystery meat. In fact, officials say it's completely safe to consume.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:35 AM Leaving Canada? International student explains why he's considering it        Despite long being touted as a nation rife with opportunity for new arrivals, a pair of studies is sparking concern that Canada is struggling to retain immigrants and highlighting affordability concerns within the country.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:46 AM Rape and sexual assault took place during Hamas attack, Israeli association says       The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel on Wednesday said it has found evidence of 'systematic and intentional' rape and sexual abuse during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that ignited the war in Gaza.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:12 AM It's already hurricane season in the waters of the Atlantic. That could spell danger with La Nina coming       Ocean temperatures in the North Atlantic are historically warm for this early in the year, raising the risk of a hyperactive storm season that could also be supercharged by a budding La Nina.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:58 AM Federal cash aims to boost B.C. home affordability plan       The province's newly announced 'BC Builds' initiative for middle-income earners is getting a $2-billion boost from the Canadian government, announced on Tuesday.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:54 AM Wallets stolen during distraction thefts in retail stores: Guelph police       A man and a woman are being sought after six people had their wallets stolen. Debit and credit cards were later used at businesses.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:49 AM High school in Waterloo placed under hold and secure by police       A high school in Waterloo, Ont., has been placed under a hold and secure by Waterloo regional police, according to the Waterloo Region District School Board.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:46 AM Peterborough Family Health Team expands services, appointments at clinic       Peterborough Family Health Team has increased the number of available appointments at its sites on King Street in Peterborough and on Strickland Street in Lakefield.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:22 AM Hellebuyck on decision to re-up with Jets: 'I've got it really good in Winnipeg'       A steal as the 130th pick at the 2012 NHL draft, Connor Hellebuyck, the current Vezina betting favourite, is 26-11-3 with three shutouts in 2023-24.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:19 AM 7-year-old girl dead after hole she dug on Florida beach collapses       The girl was completely buried in the sand underneath her older brother, 8, who was buried up to his chest.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:13 AM Surrey's Arshdeep Bains makes Vancouver Canucks debut       Arshdeep Bains told reporters that it is every kid's dream to play for the favourite hometown team.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:10 AM Crash involving CTrain and vehicle shuts down part of eastbound Memorial Drive in Calgary       A collision involving a CTrain and another vehicle shut down the eastbound lanes of a major thoroughfare in northeast Calgary on Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:09 AM 'Out of control' woman charged in attempted table leg assault: Belleville police       A 24-year-old woman is facing a number of charges, police say

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:01 AM Attempted murder charges laid in Family Day stabbing, police say       A Penetanguishene man is in custody after police say an assault in Tiny Township earlier this week left a victim with life-threatening injuries.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:58 AM Brutal Niagara killer inherits millions from dead B.C. junk dealer: Victim's son       Paula Deschamps' nude body was found in a ditch near the Welland Canal. The pretty 19-year-old single mom had vanished from her Welland apartment on Sept. 17, 1987, after kissing her 4-year-old son Justin good night. Now, 36 years later, the little boy who grew up without his mother's love is enraged that her killer […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:58 AM Jimmy Kimmel hints late-night show coming to an end: 'I think this is my final contract'       'I love to cook, I love to draw, I imagine myself learning to do sculptures,' he said of his future plans

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:53 AM Former Blue Jays starter Hyun-Jin Ryu returning to Korea to finish his career       DUNEDIN — He was the first of the big-money signings in the latest Blue Jays rebuild and now lefty starter Hyun-Jin Ryu is headed back to his native Korea. The 36-year-old veteran, who was with the Jays for four of his 10 major league seasons, reportedly has reached an agreement on a deal with his […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:45 AM Nikki Haley suggests Donald Trump 'at risk' of dementia, vows not to drop out       Facing an uphill climb to win the Republican nomination for U.S. president, Nikki Haley has suggested Donald Trump is at risk of developing dementia. Haley, who hasn't won a state primary so far in her campaign, issued a warning to the country about electing an elderly leader such as Trump or Joe Biden. "We've all […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:39 AM Men are paying thousands to get nipples like David Beckham       It looks like a lot of people are in envy of what's on Becks' pecs. Former English soccer star David Beckham has long been the envy of men for his great looks, chiseled physique and outstanding skills on the pitch. But, according to DailyMail.com, the feature that men have been seeking to replicate through plastic […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:21 AM LILLEY: TDSB calls education a colonial structure centred on whiteness       Education minister calls out board for promoting divisive ideology over student learning

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:18 AM Iran accuses Israel of sabotage attack that saw explosions strike a natural gas pipeline       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Israeli sabotage attack on an Iranian natural gas pipeline last week caused multiple explosions on the line, Iran's oil minister alleged Wednesday, further raising tensions between the regional archenemies against the backdrop of Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The accusations by Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:08 AM Syria says Israeli strike hit Damascus residential area, killing 2 people       DAMASCUS, Syria — Israeli strikes hit a neighbourhood of the Syrian capital on Wednesday morning, killing two people and causing material damage, Syria's state TV said. There was no confirmation of the strikes from Israel. The Syrian state TV reported that several missiles hit the western neighbourhood of Kfar Sousseh but did not elaborate or […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:55 AM 'Love Is Blind' star Chelsea tells fans to 'cool it' after backlash over Megan Fox comparison       'This would be a great time for the people who have ever told me that I resembled her to come forward,' reality star says

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:37 AM 2 workers die after part of a bridge being built over a Dutch canal collapses       THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Two people died and two others were injured Wednesday when part of a bridge being built over a canal in the eastern Netherlands collapsed, emergency services said. The accident happened in Lochem, 130 kilometres east of Amsterdam, as workers lifted a large metal arch into place. Nieke Hoitink, a journalist with […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:44 AM 2 people are dead and 1 is missing in climbing accident on Mexico's highest peak       MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two people died and another remains missing on Mexico's Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in the country, authorities said Wednesday. Authorities in the central state of Puebla said late Tuesday that rescuers had found the body of a guide who was leading an ascent of the 18,619 feet (5,675 meter) […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:40 AM Halton officer charged after accidentally discharging his gun while on duty       A Halton Regional Police officer has been charged after he accidentally discharged his firearm while on duty. In a release, Halton police said Constable Jordan Lee was handling his firearm in the course of his duties in Burlington on Monday, January 29, when the weapon accidentally discharged. No one was injured. Anytime an officer's firearm […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:34 AM First Quantum pursuing international arbitration in wake of Panama mine shutdown       A Canadian-headquartered mining company is seeking at least $20 billion through international arbitration in the wake of the shutdown of its copper mine in Panama. The CEO of First Quantum Minerals Ltd. said Wednesday that arbitration is not the company's first choice and that it continues to hope it can reach a satisfactory solution with […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:31 AM S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also lower       TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was lower in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in technology and financial stocks, while U.S. stock markets also fell.  The S&P/TSX composite index was down 51.75 points at 21,165.78. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 37.60 points at 38,526.20. The S&P 500 index was […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:12 AM A beloved fantasy franchise is revived with Netflix's live-action 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'       NEW YORK (AP) — A new entry in the "Avatar" franchise is about to soar and James Cameron has no part in it. "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is a completely different fictional world from Cameron's Pandora but the two similarly named dueling sci-fi fantasy properties have kept throwing out new entries over the decades. On […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:11 AM Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt       CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private U.S. lunar lander reached the moon and eased into a low orbit Wednesday, a day before it will attempt an even greater feat — landing on the gray, dusty surface. A smooth touchdown would put the U.S. back in business on the moon for the first time since […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:06 AM Rape and sexual assault took place during Hamas attack, Israeli association says       TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel on Wednesday said it has found evidence of "systematic and intentional" rape and sexual abuse during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that ignited the war in Gaza. The report said the attacks were more widespread than earlier thought, taking place at […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:06 AM James Biden appears for GOP interview as FBI informant's arrest casts new doubt on impeachment       WASHINGTON (AP) — James Biden arrived for a private interview Wednesday on Capitol Hill as part of House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into his brother, President Joe Biden. The interview with the younger Biden is the latest in a series that GOP lawmakers have conducted recently as they seek to rebuild momentum for an impeachment process […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:01 AM Principal dancer Guillaume Cote to retire from National Ballet of Canada       TORONTO — Guillaume Cote doesn't really want to leave the National Ballet of Canada, but after a quarter century with the company, the 42-year-old principal dancer saysit's time.  Reflecting on his aches and pains, the competition, the constant pursuit of perfection, he says he wouldn't mind slowing down.  "A place like the National Ballet of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:53 AM Woman who says she was abused spiritually and sexually by a once-famous Jesuit demands transparency       ROME (AP) — One of the first women who accused a once-exalted Jesuit artist of spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse went public Wednesday to demand transparency from the Vatican and a full accounting of the hierarchs who covered for him for 30 years. Gloria Branciani, 59, appeared at a news conference with one of the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:49 AM How did hair become part of school dress codes? Some students see vestiges of racism       For as long as schools have policed hairstyles as part of their dress codes, some students have seen the rules as attempts to deny their cultural and religious identities. Nowhere have school rules on hair been a bigger flashpoint than in Texas, where a trial this week is set to determine whether high school administrators […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:47 AM Dreaming of quitting on the spot? You may want to think again       Quitting without giving proper notice could land you in legal trouble. That's what happened in late January, when two B.C. employers attempted to recoup thousands from their recently-departed employees after the workers quit their jobs without proper notice.  Luckily for those employees, neither employer's lawsuit at the province's small claims tribunal was successful and both […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:43 AM London's beloved and futuristic BT tower sold for $347 million to be turned into a hotel       LONDON (AP) — The BT Tower, a futuristic landmark on the London skyline for 60 years, is to become a hotel, owner BT Group PLC said Wednesday. The company, formerly known as British Telecom, said it has agreed to sell the tower to U.S. company MCR Hotels for 275 million pounds (about $347 million). The […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:30 AM Driver flees after crashing stolen vehicle in Pickering, police say       Police say they are searching for a driver who fled the scene after crashing a stolen vehicle in Pickering. Around 4:40 a.m. on Wednesday, officers with Durham Regional Police Service were in the area of Valley Farm Road and Finch Avenue near Brock Road when they spotted an alleged stolen vehicle. Police say when the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:23 AM Churches and nonprofits ensnared in Georgia push to restrict bail funds       ATLANTA (AP) — When she was behind bars in Georgia, Nia Thomas would use toothpaste to stick handwritten flyers to the wall and spread the word about community bail funds that could pay inmates' bonds, no strings attached. "I was posting the phone numbers in everybody's rooms, everybody's dorms, every jail I went to," Thomas […]

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Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:58 AM Belfer: Incontinence, isolation and inequity — we can do better for older adults       There is a lack of consideration for disabled older people, who are often marginalized in policy discussions. This area of support is but one example.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:26 AM Munro and Fuss: Doug Ford's government is racking up massive debt — and you're paying for it       Ontario carries one of the largest debt burdens in Canada, largely due to the provincial government's unwillingness to control spending.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:57 AM Family Day shooting leaves victim with non-life-threatening wounds       Ottawa police continue to investigate a shooting early on Family Day which left one victim with non-life-threatening injuries. In an X post, police said the shooting occurred at about 3 a.m. in the 100 block of George Street, near Dalhousie Street. There were no further details. Guns and gangs unit detectives ask that anyone with […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:34 AM Urban living: Overcoming two key barriers to getting more people to walk       We all get how walking is good for us. And yet less than half of adults and children get enough daily exercise according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Part of the reason for that is sedentary behaviour – including devoting on average three to four hours each day to screen time. But in […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:29 AM Houseworks: That old baseboard heater may work fine but there are costs to consider        Q:What's your opinion on electric baseboard heaters installed in a home in 1991? We're thinking of buying a house with this system, and wonder what to think of these old heaters. A Electric baseboard heaters are extremely simple, reliable and pretty much 100 per cent efficient no matter what their age. Modern baseboard heaters look […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Drug use is making Centretown less and less safe       Wednesday, Feb. 21: A reader says he feels Ottawa's downtown core is no longer safe for his child. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:44 AM Essex greenlights affordable housing conversion of former high school       The Town of Essex will soon tackle the housing crisis after voting to repurpose the shuttered Harrow District High School into high-density, affordable residences. Following discussion Tuesday evening, town council voted unanimously in favour of launching a request-for-proposal process, inviting bids from private developers to convert the school. The major cost of required repairs was […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:35 AM OPP charge driver after three-vehicle crash on Walker Road       A 30-year-old Harrow resident has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm following a collision Tuesday that closed a section of Walker Road for hours. The crash occurred just before 9 a.m., north of the Village of McGregor on the heavily travelled county road. Walker Road straddles the boundary between the towns of Essex […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:24 AM Police seek help identifying two Windsor retail theft suspects       Windsor police are asking for the public's help to identify two retail theft suspects. Police said the two men are alleged to have stolen items from retail stores in Windsor. They did not specify what was stolen or what stores were involved or when the thefts are alleged to have taken place. "The individuals have […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:32 AM Russell Dickerson warns Windsor fans to be ready for 'best night of your life'       When your wife is your inspiration for your success, you're a lucky man. And singer-songwriter Russell Dickerson is one lucky man. Dickerson's first chart-topping single, Yours, jump-started his career and led to three more back-to-back hit singles — Blue Tacoma, Every Little Thing, Love you Like I Used To and his current single, She Likes […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:13 AM Windsor sketch comedy The Social Exchange a generational study       Bringing generations together on stage is a natural setting for comedy, and the new play by Arts Collective Theatre does that with a new element mixed in: improvisational-based sketches.  The Social Exchange is billed as a play that looks at multiple perspectives and the social divisions among seniors and youth.  "it's a multigenerational play, which […]

The Province Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:35 AM Condo Smarts: Subdivision involves lengthy and costly approval process       Bare land strata corporations may permit expansion and development, but the process can take time

The Province Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks Coffee: Turning the corner, the Bains debut and the Doug Cole gold mine       A simple contrast of power plays, Arshdeep Bains fulfils a dream for many and the mentors' trip

The Province Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:00 AM Ben Eisen and Tegan Hill: Another big spending budget would mean more debt interest for taxpayers       Opinion: This debt comes with real costs to British Columbians who are ultimately responsible for financing government debt through their taxes

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:44 AM Tim Stutzle shines, but Ottawa Senators coach Jacques Martin looking for more       Jacques Martin is careful with his words when asked about budding star Tim Stutzle. The Ottawa Senators coach doesn't gush when he praises the kid. There are always compliments, a recognition of Stutzle's abilities with a puck on his hockey stick, but there are also pauses before the coach points to things he believes the […]

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:07 AM Saskatoon weather: A sunny, warm February day, high -2       A day like today is made for outdoor activities and thoughts of spring, even if it is still a few weeks away.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 21, 2024 7:00 AM Phil Tank: Sask. government lost the plot with shrug on affordability       The Saskatchewan Party's decline in popularity and the NDP's rise can be connected to the focus on affordability and the lack of relief.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:31 AM Braxton Whitehead making the most of his time with the Regina Pats       After undergoing facial surgery earlier this season, the American-born forward is set to head out on his first career U.S. road trip with the Pats

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:40 AM Newly appointed human rights commissioner vying for Sask. Party nomination       Recently appointed Saskatchewan human rights commissioner Mubarik Syed is seeking the Saskatchewan Party nomination for Saskatoon Southeast.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:07 AM Regina weather: A sunny, warm February day, high -1       A day like today is made for outdoor activities and thoughts of spring, even if it is still a few weeks away.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:00 AM Singing the blues: Annual festival brings big names to Regina this week       The 29th annual Regina Mid-Winter Blues festival runs Thursday to Saturday featuring main-stage shows at The Exchange and Casino Regina.

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:53 AM Manitoba government says fuel-tax cut helped lower inflation rate       Manitoba's NDP government touted its recent fuel-tax cut as an inflation-buster on Tuesday, while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives accused the government of letting costs rise elsewhere.

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:51 AM B.C. government promises more homes for buyers and renters in throne speech       The New Democrat government pledged more homes for middle-class people in British Columbia and eviction protection for renters in a throne speech that promised affordability measures in this week's budget, with a provincial election set for this fall.

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:49 AM Trudeau offers B.C. $2 billion in federal financing to boost housing       The federal government is doubling the financing available for a British Columbia housing plan, which the prime minister called "transformative."

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:47 AM Trudeau expected to make housing announcement in Edmonton       Trudeau is expected to be joined by Liberal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault, who represents an Edmonton riding, and Mayor Amarjeet Sohi.

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:04 AM We need to better understand hydrogen pros and pitfalls       Hydrogen production is touted by the Canadian government and others around the world as a clean alternative to fossil fuel use, but climate-impact assessments are vulnerable to miscalculations, according to new research by the Environmental Defense Fund.

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 5:10 AM How to roll with the tide       The Nova Scotia community of Mahone Bay devised a creative way to combat climate challenges.

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 5:10 AM Furnaces are in the crosshairs of the fight over gas       Proposed upgrades to B.C.'s efficiency standards for furnaces, water heaters and other home-heating appliances are coming under fire from some contractors and the province's far right.

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 5:10 AM Ford government cuts environmental assessment time for highways, infrastructure       The changes were announced Tuesday as part of the "Get It Done Act." In a statement, the government emphasized the changes are crucial for accelerating infrastructure development and supporting the province's population growth.

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 5:10 AM New research puts this winter's wild weather in frightening context       when the numbers keep breaking the wrong records — 2023 was the hottest year on record — sometimes we just have to tally it up.

National Observer Wednesday, February 21, 2024 5:10 AM How innovative water solutions are defying the ravages of war       Learning from previous wars on Gaza, humanitarian charities have transitioned to solar-powered water wells, which have proven to be nothing short of life-saving infrastructure.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:55 AM Former CHUM employee who defrauded hospital of $1.7M has sentence hearing       Sylvie Dagenais diverted money meant for cancer research to her husband and sons in the form of cheques and salaries.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:37 AM Global warming is reshaping winter life in Canada       Outdoor skating is fast becoming the latest casualty of our failure to confront the reality of the climate crisis.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:35 AM Quebecers with disabilities fight against 'unfair' pension penalties       "What's deplorable is the government is doing all they can to contest these people," lawyer Sophie Mongeon says.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:29 AM Despite shaky pre-season, CF Montréal confident heading into opener       "Results matter, but at the same time, we're trying to adapt to a completely different style and create new habits," Ariel Lassiter said.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:00 AM Hydro-Québec's annual profit plunges 28% amid drop in power exports       Net income falls to $3.29 billion in 2023 from a record $4.56 billion a year earlier.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:21 AM 'What's the point of the Bloc Québécois in Ottawa,' Legault asks       Premier's questions over the federal sovereignist party came in response to PQ leader's accusation that Legault had done nothing on the issue of temporary immigration in Quebec.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:51 AM Millennials outnumber baby boomers for first time: Statistics Canada       The average age in Canada dropped slightly between July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023 for the first time since 1958.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:48 AM Canada signs $30-million tourism funding agreement with Atlantic provinces       Tourism contributed to 3.5 per cent of the region's gross domestic product in 2022, and employed more than 111,000 full- and part-time workers.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:42 AM Ottawa considering a new ombudsperson to field concerns about online harms       Canadian children are currently less protected than kids living in the United Kingdom, the European Union and Australia, where such laws currently exist, experts warn.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:22 AM UN top court shouldn't urge Israel to immediately withdraw from Palestinian-claimed lands, U.S. says       Statement issued on the third day of hearings at the court into a request by the General Assembly for a non-binding advisory opinion on the legality of Israel's policies in the occupied territories.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:00 AM Jason McCoy's 38 years in country music celebrated by Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame       On the fourth floor of the National Music Centre, there is a 38-year-old photo of Jason McCoy. It is now officially part of the exhibit for the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, included in a section dedicated to its newest inductee. McCoy, 53, was inducted alongside talent agent Brian Edwards in 2023. There are […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:57 AM Alberta declares an early start to wildfire season following warm weather       The Alberta government has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season in the face of low snowpacks and forecasts of dry weather to come. Alberta Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen said Tuesday the season is now underway — 10 days earlier than the usual start of March 1. "We are confident we […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:00 AM Ford: Take a massive fancy hotel, make it float, and it adds up to one luxurious — if crowded — cruise vacation       Cruising can be a wonderful experience. It's a great way to celebrate important occasions. I'm not knocking the method, only the scope

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:00 AM Letters, Feb. 21: Common-sense solution to bike lane debate       Re: Bell: Alberta is shafted out of road cash by Guilbeault's Ottawa, Feb. 16 I say take a page from the playbook of Santos, Brazil, where I'm currently residing. (I live in Victoria, B.C., for nine months a year, which has equally ridiculous bike lanes on both sides of the road.) Santos has a metropolitan […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 21, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Health boss tells AHS managers not on board to find 'greener pastures'       'We want to take a surgical approach. We don't want to take a sledgehammer. We want to keep the really good people'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 21, 2024 7:00 AM No sugar tonight: The sweet shortage of the 1920s       A sugar shortage around 1920 was causing communities around the world to worry about getting enough of the sweet additive. In our part of the world, not enough sugar was arriving from B.C. refineries and in the United States, there were squabbles and scarcity over the purchase of Cuban crops of sugar. "America, in fairness […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 7:01 AM Letters for February 21, 2024: 'The Liberals need to go.'       Vote out the Liberals Get ready to vote out the Federal Liberals this upcoming federal election. They have been the most inept government body in Canada to this date. When you enter the federal voting booth, remember the Jittery Liberals raising carbon tax once again on April 1, 2024  and think perhaps this time hold […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 7:00 AM MEJIA and HILL: Government policies diminish Alberta in eyes of investors       Canada's economy has stagnated, with a "mild to moderate" recession expected this year. Alberta can help Canada through this economic growth crisis by reaping the benefits of a strong commodity market. But for this to happen, the federal and provincial governments must eliminate damaging policies that make Alberta a less attractive place to invest. Every […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:00 AM These are Metro Vancouver's most transit-dependent electoral districts       Metro Vancouver non-profit group urges MLAs to recognize importance of transit-riders ahead of provincial budget

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:00 AM B.C. government won't throw teen treatment centre a lifeline, despite growing calls to save it       Mental Health and Addictions Minister Jennifer Whiteside commented after Postmedia News's stories about plans to close the Carlile centre in North Vancouver